James Shaw
Biographical details
Born(1938-04-02)April 2, 1938
Fayette, Alabama, U.S.
Died2018
Playing career
1959Miles
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
c.1961–1965Carver HS (AL)
1966–1968Alcorn A&M (off. backfield)
c. 1970Eastern Michigan (backfield)
1972–1975Southern (OC)
1976–1979Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Head coaching record
Overall15–24–1 (college)
45–3–4 (high school)

James Edward Shaw (April 2, 1938 - 2018)[1] was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for four seasons, from 1976 to 1979, compiling a record of 15–24–1. A graduated of Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, Shaw began his coaching career at Carver High School in Bessemer, Alabama. He was assistant football coach at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College—now known as Alcorn State University—from 1966 to 1968 and at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a master's degree in health and physical education. Shaw was the offensive coordinator at Southern University for four seasons, from 1972 to 1975, prior to being hired at Arkansas–Pine Bluff in January 1976.[2]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NCAA Division II independent) (1976–1979)
1976 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 5–5
1977 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 4–5–1
1978 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 4–6
1979 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 2–8
Arkansas–Pine Bluff: 15–24–1
Total:15–24–1

References

  1. "Reverend James Edward Shaw Sr". The Birmingham News. 5 April 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  2. "Shaw Named UPAB head coach". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. Associated Press. January 29, 1976. p. 20. Retrieved May 29, 2019 via Newspapers.com Open access icon.


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